The First Ever Derby

In September 2003, a cabal of businessmen moved Wimbledon FC from their London home to Milton Keynes, a so-called "new town" 50 miles away.
This led to the formation of MK Dons and AFC Wimbledon, the two new clubs that make up British soccer's newest rivalry. In 2012, the FA Cup draw pitted them against each other for the first time. We were there to soak up the acrimony.

In September 2003, a cabal of businessmen moved Wimbledon FC from their London home to Milton Keynes, a so-called "new town" 50 miles away.

This led to the formation of MK Dons and AFC Wimbledon, the two new clubs that make up British soccer's newest rivalry. In 2012, the FA Cup draw pitted them against each other for the first time. We were there to soak up the acrimony.